OBJECTIVE

objectives of the Association are:

i. To promote the advancement of professionals working in the area of Consumer and Family Economics.

ii. To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge for those interested in promoting the economic well-being of consumers, families and business community.

iii. To encourage research pertaining to Consumer and Family Economics and to disseminate information arising from the research.

iv. To educate the public on consumer and family economics related issues.

v. To carry out the objectives of the Association either alone or in affiliation with other societies, associations or groups having similar aims or objectives locally and internationally.

HISTORY

Malaysia Consumer and Family Economy Association (MACFEA) was established as a professional association in consumer and family economics in Malaysia. MACFEA establishment from the first meeting of the Asian Consumer and Family Economic Association (ACFEA) held on 4-6 hb July 1995 in Shah Alam, Selangor. A Protem Committee represented by several members from various agencies formed has study the possible for establishing a similar association in Malaysia.

As a result, on 13th August 1996, The Malaysian Consumer and Economic Association (MACFEA) was officially launched by Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Dato ‘Abu Hassan Omar.